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INDIGENOUS FAMILY WELLBEING

MARABISDA Inc. has an Indigenous Family wellbeing service for vulnerable Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people (unborn to 18 years) at risk of entry or re-entry into statutory child protection system and their families. We are funded by the Department of Communities, Child Safety and Disability Services.

Our Referral Criteria

  • Child or young person (unborn to 18 years) who identifies as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander
  • Family has multiple and/or complex needs
  • The family will benefit from access to intensive and specialist support services
  • Without support, the child, young person and family are at risk of entering or re-entering the statutory child protection system
  • The child is not currently in need of protection.

 

The Family Wellbeing Support workers can assist Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander families with:

  • Indigenous Triple P Parenting Program
  • Access to Early Childhood Services
  • Advocacy and support in dealing with Government & Non-government agencies
  • Access to Men’s & Women’s programs
  • In-home support
  • Domestic & Family Violence
  • Social &/or Community Support
  • Mental, Emotional or Physical Health.

 

We accept referrals online only from:

  • Self and Family members
  • Magistrates Courts
  • Government agencies (to include schools)
  • Non-Government Organisations
  • Health clinics
  • Family and Child connect
  • Child Safety
  • Other tertiary, intensive and secondary support services

 

To make an online referral please click here